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The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Ltd

A non-profit membership organization devoted to preserving, studying, building, restoring, and using
wooden and bark canoes, and to disseminating information about canoeing heritage throughout the world.

Wooden Canoe Building and Restoration Resources

WCHA Forums
Our on-line discussion group, one of the best places to get your questions about wood canoes of all types answered.
Canvas Filler Recipes
The mysteries of canvas fillers revealed... some of them at least.
Canoe Plans
A directory of canoe plans for those who wish to build their own.
Paddle Making
Several articles about how to carve your own paddle.
Builders and Suppliers Directory
Sources of materials and supplies for your projects.
The WCHA Store
The WCHA store carries many items useful for building and restoring wooden canoes, including books and reproduction decals.